2003 Dodge RAM 2500: brake failure

7 of the 661 complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 40,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2012
4
2011
2
2010
2
2009
1
2007
5
2006
2
2005
2
2004
1
2003
7
2002
5
2001
11
2000
6
1999
5
1998
5
1997
8
1996
18
1995
8
1994
6
1993
3
1991
2

What owners say

Filed May 12, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX · crash

Sudden loss of braking while approaching intersection; the brake pedal just went to the floor when applying approximately two hundred feet before intersection; applied emergency brake to effectively stop;speed was below 30 MPH when approaching intersection and brake loss occurred; truck has also had four "death wobble" experiences even with pittman arm and associated parts replacement; two experiences of sudden acceleration (possible jammed open throttle) of the turbo, leading to loss of control; sudden accelerations occurred shortly after cruise control usage and traveling less than 30 MPH; while stationary, vehicle has experienced wiring harness short and fire on firewall while connected to trailer. Pictures attached were taken within 12 hours of sudden loss of brakes.

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · CT

All brake lines are rusted through causing a brake failure

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Lights · 40,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that she noticed that the back up lights would not illuminate and the trailer brakes failed to function. The contact mentioned that it was found that the fuses were blown. The problem persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2006 · Brakes · 77,000 miles · TN

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 50 MPH the brakes failed. The emergency brake was pushed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was slowly driven home. Upon inspection, it was noticed the front left brake line was touching the rim. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted.

Filed May 22, 2005 · 18,995 miles · PA

Bought brand new 2003 dodge ram pickup from raymond dodge. Truck started stalling during driving at all types of speeds, truck stalls when idoling, and when after reversing shifting into drive. 04-27-04 18995 miles- customer states truck stalls / corrected, by updating the flash module 09-21-04 29821 miles- customer states car stalls hard to restart / test drove and found no condition present, checked codes none present 12-13-04 32380 miles- customer states stalls while driving , hard to restart, / replaced oil pan, removed accumlator piston and was ok at time, could not duplicate customer concern, replaced the transmission filter while inspecting the accumlator piston. 04-08-05 36028 miles customer states stalls while drives and stops. / test drove could not duplicate problem, updates are all current no parts replaced. 04-12-05 36079 miles took back to dealer for 5th time for the stalling, power steering locks up and no brakes, my son and I were almost hit for the 2nd time due to the staling. Raymond dodge could not find anything wrong with it. Been taking it to weathers dodge in lima pa they cannot duplicate anything wrong with it either. 5 times in 1 year time. It is a safety hazard and they are not fixing the problem.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 3,518 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

The brake pedal went to the floor when the brake was applied. *nlm *ts also the air bags failed to deploy. *jb the air condition was inoperative.

Filed May 17, 2003 · Brakes · 2,591 miles · CA · crash

I bought a new 2003 dodge 2500 cummins diesel 5.9l 24l from cerritos dodge on feb 26th 2003 , now miles 2591 3 weeks later I received a transmission recall. On 9th may I gave the truck for suggested repairs and received back same evening. Next morning 10th of may 2003 , saturday , traffic was very light ,I went to work headed 91 west , on ramp carmenita & exited garfield . Use of brakes was practically not required . The truck was parked all day. Around 6 in the evening headed fwy east 91 , in medium traffic , when the two cars in front of me have a fender bender , and stop in the fast lane I am watching all this as I am going about 40 MPH. I press the brakes. The brakes work just a bit half way then become like wet sponge , give way and the pedal goes down. The brakes fail , and I can't stop the truck. I hit the car in front of me at about 30 miles per hour. A police report is processed, the front fender punctured my trucks radiator, and the truck was towed to cerritos dodge . My family arrives . My wife, daughter, and my son all 3 check the brakes and the didn't work. The fleet manager mr dan petty , who was on duty at this time, and had negotiated the sale of this vehicle to me , physically tested the brakes . He confirmed the brakes did not work. There was no pressure - no brakes. Mr dan petty discussed with his sales staff, mr rico barrios and the manager on duty they confirmed that this would be a manufacturing defect, and would have to be looked into by chrysler corporation. Today is 1 week past - the 17th of may 2003, another saturday . The truck has been parked at the cerritos dodge dealership service lot . No one from chrysler has shown up. The service personnel just say- we cannot do anything .this is a chrysler problem because it is a brand new truck with only 2591 miles . *jb no one is taking any action. Please help